Warm Jalapeno Cheese Dip recipe

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
8 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper

Nutrition Info

71.6 calories
carbohydrate: 3.3 g
cholesterol: 16.8 mg
fat: 5.1 g
fiber: 0.2 g
protein: 3.3 g
saturatedFat: 3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 144.1 mg
sugar: 1.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Microwave milk in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup until steamy. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and turmeric until smooth, then whisk in milk until creamy and thick. Whisk in cheese. (Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.) When ready to serve, return cheese sauce to saucepan, stir in salsa and lemon juice, and slowly rewarm. Adjust seasonings, including salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Recipe Yield

3 cups

Recipe Note

For flavorful warm jalapeno cheese dip, use pepper Jack. A little flour keeps the dip smooth, the evaporated milk makes it creamy, and the turmeric gives it appealing bright color.

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